Jammu, April 24 (IANS) Two persons were killed and 10 injured on Wednesday when their vehicle was hit by a landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, the police said. “Two passengers were killed and 10 others injured when a mini bus carrying passengers fell into a gorge after it[Read More…]
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Xiaomi launches 2 budget smartphones in India
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Chinese handset maker Xiaomi on Wednesday launched its Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 smartphones in India. Redmi Y3 would be available for Rs 9,999 for the 3GB RAM+32GB ROM variant and Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM variant on Mi.com, Amazon India and Mi[Read More…]
EC seeks report on actor Srikanth voting
Chennai, April 24 (IANS) The Election Commission has sought a report from the Chennai District Electoral Officer on how actor Srikanth was allowed to vote in the April 18 Lok Sabha polls when his name was not in the voter’s list, said a senior official on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters[Read More…]
Australia’s return to form perfectly timed: Stoinis
Bangalore, April 24 (IANS) After a lacklusture show in 2018, Australia started this year on a good note as they outclassed India 3-2 in their own backyard before hammering Pakistan 5-0 in the UAE. With such results, the yellow brigade is now being considered as favourites for the 2019 World[Read More…]
PM to hold road show, ‘puja’ before filing nominations
Lucknow, April 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform an elaborate ‘puja at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi on Thursday evening before he sets out to file his nomination papers on Friday According to Sushant Misra , president of Ganga Seva Fund, this would be the Prime Minister’s third[Read More…]
Natural ingredients can protect baby’s skin in summer: Health Tips
Being a parent, you might always be anxious and concerned about your little one, and being a new parent comes with a different set of worries, especially during seasonal changes. You are often worried about the skin changes that your baby might face, and more so during summer. The increase[Read More…]
Working with Alia was amazing: Tiger Shroff
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Actor Tiger Shroff has teamed up with actress Alia Bhatt for a song from his upcoming film “Student of the Year 2”. He says he had a great time working with the “big star”. “We had so much fun shooting the song. Personally, I have never[Read More…]
Sri Lanka fears dip in tourism post Easter bombings
Colombo, April 24 (IANS) The suicide bombings on churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka – in which nearly 360 people died – now threatens the economy of the island nation that is largely dependent on tourism. The country, with its pristine beaches, tea gardens and dense[Read More…]
Yasin Malik sent to judicial custody till May 24
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A Delhi court on Wednesday sent Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman Yasin Malik to judicial custody till May 24 in connection with a case related to the funding of terror and separatist groups in the state. Presenting him before Additional Sessions Judge Rakesh[Read More…]
BJP creating divisions among people, says Akhilesh
Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh), April 24 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is creating frictions among people. Addressing an election rally here in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party President said: “BJP is thriving on a ‘divide and rule’ policy. The party[Read More…]
‘What about green in tricolour’, Tejashwi taunts Giriraj
Patna, April 24 (IANS) Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday reacted strongly against Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh for saying the Election Commission (EC) should ban the use of green flags, often associated with political and religious bodies associated with the Muslims, alleging that they spread hatred[Read More…]
CJI case: SC asks IB, CBI, Delhi Police to look into evidence (Lead)
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday called the Directors of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Delhi Police Commissioner to look into the material furnished by advocate Utsav Bains in support of his allegations that Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi[Read More…]
Denied ticket as took stand against party lines: Udit Raj (Lead)
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Udit Raj, the BJP MP who on Wednesday jumped ship to the Congress, hit out at the saffron party, claiming that he was denied a ticket because he took stand on many issues against the party lines. The sitting MP from North West Delhi was[Read More…]
Spotify agrees to remove Saregama’s work
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Swedish music streaming platform Spotify has told the Delhi High Court that it will remove all works belonging to India’s oldest music label Saregama India from its platform within 10 days. The counsel for Spotify, the newest entrant in India’s music streaming market told Justice[Read More…]
Fresh poll date announced for Odisha’s Patkura seat
Bhubaneswar, April 24 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday announced the fresh poll schedule for Patkura Assembly constituency in Odisha where polls were postponed following the death of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Bed Prakash Agarwalla. According to a notification, the polling in Patkura under Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat[Read More…]
B-Town celebs wish ‘amazing actor’ Varun on birthday
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) On Varun Dhawan’s 32nd birthday on Wednesday, a string of celebrities like Arjun Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and John Abraham among many others wished the actor, whom they fondly called an “amazing actor, friend and a child who refuses to grow up”, a year full of happiness[Read More…]
Rights body moves government on JKLF chief’s detention
Srinagar, April 24 (IANS) The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Jammu and Kashmir government on the detention of JKLF Chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Following a petition filed before the SHRC by human rights activist Ahsan Untoo, the SHRC[Read More…]
New sensor spots rare metals used in smartphones
New York, April 24 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new protein-based sensor that can detect lanthanides, the rare earth metals used in smartphones and other technologies, in a more efficient and cost-effective way. The sensor changes its fluorescence when it binds to these metals, according to the study published online[Read More…]
Encounter with ‘God’ may bring long-lasting health
New York, April 24 (IANS) A personal encounter with the “ultimate reality” or God — spontaneous or under the influence of a psychedelic drug — can bring positive changes in psychological health even decades after the initial experience, says an interesting study. In a survey of thousands of people who[Read More…]
Rohit’s wife held for murder, ‘turbulent’ marriage blamed (Lead)
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Delhi Police on Wednesday said that a “turbulent marriage” led to the murder of Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, the biological son of late veteran politician N.D. Tiwari, by his wife Apoorva Tiwari who was arrested earlier in the day. “Turbulent marriage was the motive for the[Read More…]
Indians deserve chance as national football coach: Pal
By Jagannath Chatterjee New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) If given an opportunity, an Indian can also do a good job as the head coach of the national football team feels Subrata Pal. One of the finest goalkeepers to have played for India, Pal believes that trusting the Indian coaches and[Read More…]
US, China to hold next round of trade talks on April 30
Washington, April 24 (IANS) Negotiators from the US and China will meet in Beijing on April 30 for the next round of trade talks, the White House has said. The White House in a statement on Tuesday said the US delegation led by Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary[Read More…]
Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia to meet Putin (Lead)
Moscow, April 24 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Russsia’s Far Eastern city of Vladivostok on Wednesday for his first summit with President Vladimir Putin amid stalled nuclear talks with the US. Russian state television showed Kim stepping out of his green private train at the city’s railway[Read More…]
Asthma-causing toxins found in e-cigarettes: Study
New York: Electronic cigarettes, popularly known as e-cigarettes, may contain microbial toxins associated with myriad health problems, including asthma, reduced lung function and inflammation, warns a new study. For the study, the researchers from Harvard University examined 75 popular e-cigarette products — cartridges (single use) and e-liquids (refillable material) —[Read More…]
A happy wife secret to longer, healthier life
Amsterdam, April 24 (IANS) Is your wife a cheerful person? If yes, then you are more likely to lead a healthier and longer life as compared to those who have less happy partners, reveals a new study. The study, published in the journal Psychological Science, suggests that having a happy[Read More…]